Police Cadet - G113

Job Posting

Columbus Consolidated Government is offering a position with a salary of $15.91 hourly in Columbus, GA.

The job is full-time regular and is located in the Police Department, Administrative Services division. The opening date was July 3, 2024, and the closing date is continuous.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Interested persons should apply in person at the Columbus Public Safety Building, 510 10th Street, Ground Floor or you can download and print an application by clicking on the following link https : / / protectcolumbus.columbusga.gov / Cadet

• Receives and issues shotguns, sensors, electronic tracking systems, pepper ball guns, batteries, rubber gloves, and film.
• Transports police vehicles to and from headquarters and the city shop for repairs; transports new vehicles.
• Issues uniforms; creates new clothing files.
• Inventories all equipment issued; restocks expendable supplies.
• Assists the public over the phone and in person.
• Signs and logs evidence and property in and out.
• Ensures that evidence is logged in and organized correctly.
• Ensures that the evidence supply table is stocked.
• Responds to calls regarding evidence, property, and lost and found items.
• Prepares monthly reports; makes copies of reports and other documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) years of age, possess a valid driver's license; be able to pass an extensive background check and be interested in becoming a sworn law enforcement officer. Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act / Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Compensation and Benefits

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :

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Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.